Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An Italian countess.
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- noun A
countess , often specifically an Italian countess
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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He was older, sexually experienced, and worldly wise, having enjoyed a tempestuous affair with an Italian contessa
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He was older, sexually experienced, and worldly wise, having enjoyed a tempestuous affair with an Italian contessa
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He was older, sexually experienced, and worldly wise, having enjoyed a tempestuous affair with an Italian contessa
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Dig in and grow your own Speaking of food, you don't need to be a barefoot contessa to grow something easy like tomatoes.
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“Tessa,” he said softly from between his fingers, “It should be contessa.”
’ 2010
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It is the treasure of my family, as it belonged to the grand contessa, Matilda of Tuscany.
The Poet Prince KATHLEEN MCGOWAN 2010
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Before Thanksgiving, I would have pegged her for a neoliberal overbearing contessa.
Jose Vilson: The Magical Populism of Michelle Rhee Jose Vilson 2010
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Her research into the grand contessa, Matilda of Tuscany, had instilled within her a new fascination for the Middle Ages.
The Poet Prince KATHLEEN MCGOWAN 2010
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Thoughts on "contessa brewer has no problem being called a slut"
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Joan seems even more doll-like in her new role as dress contessa of Bonwit Teller, her eyes imbued with a sadness that weighs upon her Bambi lashes.
Mad Men Recap: Roman Hair Stylist Erects High-Rise Bird's Nest on Betty's Head: James Wolcott Wolcott, James 2009
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